Altrincham FC

[TimperleyTangerine]

My local club I’ve watched since the late 70’s, has today announced it will be full-professional from next season, ending 131 years of part time status.

I’m hoping that I might see some of Pool’s talented youngsters on loan there in the future.

 

[BigHandsOliverKahn]

That news would have brought a tear to Frank Sidebottom's very big eye.

 

[TimperleyTangerine]

That news would have brought a tear to Frank Sidebottom's very big eye.

I’m sure they’ll be an Alty scarf on his statue in Timperley village tonight.

 

[Cable Cat]

Always remember when they were denied access to the league on a vote?

 

[585 = never give up]

A club with a great history. My mates son was doing well there until he sustained an ACL injury. Good luck Alty.

 

[TimperleyTangerine]

Always remember when they were denied access to the league on a vote?

Yes, more than once. The last time I think it was Rochdale that stayed in by 1 vote.

 

[TimperleyTangerine]

An interesting bit of history

1980: Altrincham suffer voting pain

Looking back at how the re-election system caused Altrincham to miss out on promotion to Division Four in June 1980.

that1980ssportsblog.blogspot.com

 

[Shootz]

My local club I’ve watched since the late 70’s, has today announced it will be full-professional from next season, ending 131 years of part time status.

I’m hoping that I might see some of Pool’s talented youngsters on loan there in the future.

Do you remember Pete Band playing? Used to be my lodger and i used to run him to training at Hyde United under Mckenzie when he got his big break from sunday league. Made a fantastic career through dedication and hard work and is now assistant manager at Macclesfield so looking to catch up with him in our friendly at The Mose Rose.

 

[TimperleyTangerine]

Do you remember Pete Band playing? Used to be my lodger and i used to run him to training at Hyde United under Mckenzie when he got his big break from sunday league. Made a fantastic career through dedication and hard work and is now assistant manager at Macclesfield so looking to catch up with him in our friendly at The Mose Rose.

Yes I do, but by that time I wasn’t getting to see much of Alty.